Chuuka Taisen is an action game for the Nintendo Entertainment System where players control Mike Chen as he navigates through levels on a cloud. Players shoot energy projectiles at airborne foes while collecting power-ups to enhance their attack capabilities. The game features doors that allow purchasing special bomb types. Each level includes a mini-boss and a main boss, with checkpoints for respawning after losing lives.
The player controls Mike Chen floating on a cloud, maneuvering around the screen and shooting balls of energy at flying enemies. Powerups can be collected for stronger and faster firepower. Some parts of the game stage have doors that give the player the opportunity to buy special bomb types with collectible credits. Each stage has its own mini-boss and big boss. Throughout the stages, the player restarts at certain checkpoints after losing a life.